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LGA calls for EHCP scale back amid potential backlash

By Emily Twinch | 10 July 2025

Local authorities have called for the scaling back of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) de...

DEVOLUTION

Concern over areas 'left behind' by devolution

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2025

Angela Rayner has rebutted concerns from Labour MPs that areas are being left behind in the race ...

LGA CONFERENCE

LGA demands ministerial forum on health

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded a greater voice for councils in reforming the...

SEND

EHCPs jump up 11% in a year

By Emily Twinch | 27 June 2025

The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, offici...

LGA CONFERENCE

We're ready to lead

By Joanna Killian | 27 June 2025

Ahead of the LGA Conference, Joanna Killian says the sector should take confidence in how far it ...

FINANCE

Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2025

Ministers made a ‘major misstep’ in failing to assess the impact of the National Insurance Contri...

FINANCE

Council tax hikes will do the heavy lifting

By Kate Ogden | 17 June 2025

Surprisingly, local government wasn’t at the end of the queue for the chancellor’s cash – or at t...

FINANCE

SEND before spend

By Rob Powell | 17 June 2025

The impact of any failure to fully address SEND deficits will dwarf the benefits of the positive ...

SEND

Spending Review: Silence on SEND reform

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2025

Councils will have to wait until the autumn for details of reforms to services for children with ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councillors press minister on SEND costs

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2025

A minister was pressed on financial challenges posed by children’s services when she appeared bef...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team

£58,602 - £62,109

You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Head of Regulated Services

£75,323 - £84,396

You will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation

£75,323 - £84,396

You will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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